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why did the calverts manor system fail?

a. plantation owners would rather buy slaves and grow tobacco.

b. maryland was not suited to farming.

c. the calverts refused to sell the land.

d. fishing and shipbuilding attracted most workers.

Explanation:

To determine why the Calverts' manor system failed, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Tobacco farming with slave labor was more profitable for plantation owners, so they preferred this over the manor system, which aligns with historical context.
• Option B: Maryland had suitable farming conditions (e.g., for tobacco), so this is incorrect.
• Option C: The Calverts' refusal to sell land isn't the main reason for the manor system's failure.
• Option D: Fishing and shipbuilding weren't the primary factors; tobacco farming was more influential.

Answer:

A. Plantation owners would rather buy slaves and grow tobacco.